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PF04 HJK

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,022 mi
Last recorded92,022 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 HJK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 92,022 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 92,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 92,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3.5mm 175,55,15 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,855 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 75,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,450 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 72,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 67,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 67,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,337 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 56,267 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 56,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,994 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2010 41,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 34,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 34,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,751 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 28,751 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 23,665 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 23,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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PF04 HJK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF04 HJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF04 HJK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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